WETHERSFIELD, CT-December 11, 2015- Lydia Tedone, Connecticut Association of Boards of Education, Past President and Chairman of the Simsbury Board of Education was presented with the Philip S. Fenster Distinguished Service award at the 2015 CABE/CAPSS Convention that was held at the Mystic Marriott on Friday, November 20th-Saturday, November 21st.

The Philip S. Fenster award is presented to a person who truly exemplifies the spirit of service and leadership in public education. Dr. Fenster, was a member of the Danbury Board of Education, active member of CABE, and also served as CABE's President. This year, the committee chose not one but two candidates: Murray, Immediate Past CABE President, and Member of the Killingly Board of Education and Lydia Tedone, NSBA Regional Director-Northeast Region, CABE Past President and Chair of the Simsbury Board of Education.

Tedone commented on the award by saying "I am tremendously honored to receive the Philip S. Fenster award. I want to thank CABE and the Board of Education Members from across Connecticut for this recognition."

Tedone previously served as President, First Vice President, and Vice President for Government Relations, Federal Relations Chairman and as a member of the Convention Committee. She has served as a member of the Simsbury Board of Education since 1997, and is currently the Chairman. Lydia has been a member of the Capitol Region Education Center Council since 2000, and served as chairman in 2007-08. Lydia currently serves on the NSBA Board of Directors as NSBA Regional Director - Northeast Region. She is also a graduate of the CABE Leadership Institute.

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